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Celebrities react to news of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner’s death

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Celebrities react to news of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner’s death

Celebrities expressed their sorrow at the news that the founder of Playboy passed away Wednesday night.

Hugh Hefner’s son sent a statement saying, “My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights and sexual freedom. He defined a lifestyle and ethos that lie at the heart of the Playboy brand, one of the most recognizable and enduring in history. He will be greatly missed by many, including his wife Crystal, my sister Christie and my brothers David and Marston and all of us at Playboy Enterprises.”

Jenny McCarthy tweeted a picture of her January 2005 Playboy cover, writing: "RIP #Hef Thank you for being a revolutionary and changing so many people's lives, especially mine. I hope I made you proud."

Gene Simmons called Hefner "a great man, entrepreneur and innovator," saying that his legacy lives on.

Celebrities expressed their sorrow at the news that the founder of Playboy passed away Wednesday night.

Hugh Hefner’s son sent a statement saying, “My father lived an exceptional and impactful life as a media and cultural pioneer and a leading voice behind some of the most significant social and cultural movements of our time in advocating free speech, civil rights and sexual freedom. He defined a lifestyle and ethos that lie at the heart of the Playboy brand, one of the most recognizable and enduring in history. He will be greatly missed by many, including his wife Crystal, my sister Christie and my brothers David and Marston and all of us at Playboy Enterprises.”